Institute News

Our final gathering of 2025 brought the PNW design community together for a festive and joy-filled Year-End Happy Hour. It was an evening filled with excitement as friends, colleagues, and partners came together to celebrate the meaningful connections that shaped our year. One of the highlights of the evening included hearing from SkB Architects about the design vision and process behind the U.S. Bank Building in Seattle. Their presentation offered a unique look at how though

The Retail Design Institute’s Carolinas Chapter is pleased to announce the election of its new Chapter Officers, who will lead the Chapter beginning November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2027.

The PNW Retail Design Institute gathered for an inspiring evening hosted by MG2 , highlighting the firm’s innovative contributions to retail design and community engagement. Our guests enjoyed an exclusive look at two standout MG2 projects, the Nordstrom Bellevue Remodel and LEICA Bellevue , each reflecting the firm’s commitment to creating meaningful, experience-driven spaces. Throughout the evening, presenters shared how these spaces were brought to life through strategic

The Retail Design Institute’s Canada Chapter is pleased to announce the election and appointment of its new Chapter Officers, who will lead the Chapter beginning November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2027.

The Retail Design Institute’s New England Chapter is pleased to announce the election of its new Chapter Officers, who will lead the Chapter beginning November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2027.

The Retail Design Institute’s Texas Chapter is pleased to announce the re-election of its full board for the 2025–2027 term, continuing the leadership team that successfully guided the Chapter through its founding years.

The Retail Design Institute’s India Chapter is pleased to announce the election of its new Chapter Officers, who will lead the Chapter beginning November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2027.

The Retail Design Institute’s Twin Cities Chapter is pleased to announce the election results of its Chapter Officers, who will lead the Chapter beginning November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2027.

The Retail Design Institute’s Heartland Chapter is pleased to announce the election of its new Chapter Officers, who will lead the Chapter beginning November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2027.

We had an outstanding event at Fashion Island on September 25, and it was wonderful to see how many people turned up! Immense appreciation goes out to everyone who helped make it a success—especially those who traveled from across the country, from Ohio to Northern California, to join us. The day was filled with collaborative networking, forward-thinking discussions, and plenty of inspiration. Our tours of RH , On , melin , Arc'teryx Equipment , Orlebar Brown and J. Pritchar